Sunday, October 11, 2026Debut Theater Studio – Buffalo Grove, Illinois12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Admission : $15 for movies and Night of the VHS Dead Horror & Physical Media Marketplace OR $5 entry to just the marketplace Step back into the shadows and celebrate the origins of horror cinema at Silent Screams, a full day dedicated to the films that helped create the genre we know and love today. Experience a collection of classic silent-era masterpieces and early horror landmarks on the big screen, including: • Phantom of the Opera (1925)• Häxan• Metropolis• Frankenstein (1910) •Nosferatu And more classic silent and early genre films PLUS a special encore presentation of the not-so-silent classic: • Poltergeist II Think you have what it takes to become a silent filmmaker? As part of Silent Screams, we are accepting original silent horror short films up to 10 minutes in length for exhibition during the event. Submission is completely free. To enter, email your film to:[email protected] One selected filmmaker will receive the inaugural Silent Screams Audience Choice Award, voted on by attendees during the event. In addition to our film programming, attendees can browse Night of the VHS Dead Horror & Physical Media Marketplace Part 2, featuring horror collectibles, VHS tapes, Blu-rays, DVDs, posters, vendors, and more. Whether you’re a fan of classic monsters, silent cinema, physical media, or independent filmmaking, Silent Screams offers a full day of spooky entertainment unlike anything else in the Chicago area.
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